Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Towing & Truck Repair in Harrisburg, PA
Since 1958, River Drive Service Center has established itself as a trusted provider of comprehensive vehicle services in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Our ASE-certified technicians bring decades of combined experience to heavy-duty truck repair, collision services, and 24-hour towing operations. Specializing in large trucks, RVs, buses, and trailers, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to customer satisfaction. Our Wreckmaster-certified operators deliver reliable recovery solutions, while our founding memberships in the Pennsylvania Towing Association and Towing & Recovery Association of America underscore our industry leadership. With a 70-foot paint booth accommodating large vehicles and specialized equipment for load transfers, we maintain rigorous quality standards across all services.Our mission emphasizes accurate diagnostics, timely repairs, and maintaining client vehicles' performance for commercial and personal use. Through five generations of family ownership, we've preserved a dedication to professionalism while adapting to evolving industry needs. Our comprehensive service offerings include preventative maintenance, heavy-duty recovery, and emergency roadside assistance, supported by partnerships with major tire manufacturers and DOT-certified repair capabilities. This enduring commitment to excellence has made us a preferred service provider for Central Pennsylvania's transportation needs.
Services
Towing Services
Collision Repair
Preventative Maintenance
Vehicle Recovery
Load Transfer
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- ASE-certified technicians with decades of commercial vehicle experience
- 24/7 emergency towing and recovery services available year-round
- Founding membership in national and state towing associations
- Specialized equipment for heavy-duty recovery and large vehicle repairs
- Comprehensive DOT-certified maintenance and inspection capabilities
Associations and certifications
- ASE Certified
- Wreckmaster Certified
- Pennsylvania Towing Association
- Towing & Recovery Association of America (TRAA)
Services
24-Hour Towing
Our certified operators provide round-the-clock towing for light to heavy-duty vehicles. Equipped with rollback and underlift capabilities, we handle commercial trucks, RVs, and buses. Specializing in urgent roadside assistance with insurance documentation available upon request.
Collision Repair
Full-service collision center offering structural repairs, fiberglass work, and paint matching. Our 70-foot downdraft booth accommodates large vehicles while maintaining factory-quality finishes for trucks, buses, and RVs.
Preventative Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance programs for commercial fleets and personal vehicles. Services include DOT inspections, engine diagnostics, and component replacements using Michelin and Bandag-certified parts.
Heavy Recovery
Specialized recovery operations for overturned or stuck commercial vehicles. Utilizing winchouts and air cushions, our trained team handles complex extractions while minimizing further damage to cargo and equipment.
Load Transfer
Warehousing and load transfer services with portable docks and material handling equipment. We facilitate cargo shifts between trailers using forklifts, paper clamps, and secure strapping systems.
Questions
What types of vehicles do you service?
We handle all commercial vehicles including semi-trucks, trailers, buses, RVs, and heavy equipment. Our facility also services light trucks and automobiles.
Are your technicians certified?
All mechanics are ASE-certified with specialized training in commercial vehicle systems. Our towing operators hold Wreckmaster certifications for safe recovery operations.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency towing and recovery services with immediate response for accident scenes and breakdowns across Central Pennsylvania.
What areas do you cover?
While based in Harrisburg, we serve all of Central Pennsylvania with towing, repair, and recovery services for commercial transportation needs.
Can you handle large vehicle paint jobs?
Our 70-foot paint booth accommodates full-sized buses and RVs, ensuring proper paint adhesion and factory-quality finishes for collision repairs.
Do you provide documentation for insurance claims?
Yes, we generate official insurance certificates documenting towing, recovery, and repair services for claim submission purposes.
Reviews (6)
Bob Lower
May 05, 2022
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Great place with great employees. We broke down on 322 west with no power. When we pulled off the road as far as possible the edge of the vehicle was on the white line. Vehicles buzzing by at 65 plus mph within inches of our vehicle. We called River Drive Service Center they came quickly and towed us to their shop. Found a broken wire to the starter and fixed it and had us back on the road in no time. Highly recommend.
John Peters
Dec 23, 2021
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The young man they sent out was very well versed in what he was doing he was very polite and very cordial I'd recommend their service to
Goldthan Trucking Inc
Dec 11, 2021
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My truck broke down on the middle of the highway, when I google the nearest shop, river drive popped up. I said let me give it a try. Loaded I headed there, when I explained how's the truck been working. They checked it out told me what was the problem and orders parts overnight to get it fixed ASAP so I can go do my delivery. Got a ride to the nearest hotel for that night. Bref. all that is to say that they did an excellent job. And Mr Jhon you is a nice and good guy.
Sharon Pellman
Oct 13, 2021
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We just had River Drive do a repair on our line truck at our business, and their fast service was unbelievable! They knew that we needed the truck repaired that day and instead of having it towed, two technicians came out and did a complicated repair the same day. It was obvious that they were highly skilled mechanics. They were pleasant and great to work with. They are definitely a 5 star business and we will use them again!
Melissa G.
Sep 26, 2021
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Excellent service, my husbands truck blew a tire. They were able to dispatch us someone fairly quick to get us back on the road. Thank you!
M. M.
Jul 23, 2021
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First of all, I got towed for a tractor and empty trailer in 2 sections in order to get charged 2 times when I should of towed once and also refused to being me to the shop I requested. Second I was the one that knew what part needed to get changed yet the shop still kept my truck 5 days looking for other things wrong with it and finally agreed with me that I was correct about what needed to get changed and this whole thing cost me $1784.
I had to tow my truck bobtail back to Chicago, and had to return for the trailer only to find out that I will get charged another $225 that I wasn't communicated for the trailer being kept there. Not only did I not have a truck to make money but had payments on it and got ripped off with paying for things extra. Now I'm struggling to get out of debt. ( one guy working there was very very helpful and I appreciate very much for helping me hook up the tractor to have it towed back home ) not al people are bad just the person in charge of ripping people off.!
I had to tow my truck bobtail back to Chicago, and had to return for the trailer only to find out that I will get charged another $225 that I wasn't communicated for the trailer being kept there. Not only did I not have a truck to make money but had payments on it and got ripped off with paying for things extra. Now I'm struggling to get out of debt. ( one guy working there was very very helpful and I appreciate very much for helping me hook up the tractor to have it towed back home ) not al people are bad just the person in charge of ripping people off.!
